Why do we use the word “oops”, if something goes wrong?
Mar 1, 2014 · Why do we use the word oops in a sentence or when communicating with others, if something goes wrong? I would like to know the correct information regarding this question.
What is the difference between "oof" and "oops"? - slang
Sep 24, 2019 · Can I interpret that "oops" is for when you yourself make a mistake and "oof" is for when someone else has a slip up? Do they share same origin? They seem awfully symmetric.
What's the antonym for Schadenfreude? - English Language
Mar 13, 2012 · Schadenfreude is the joy or pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others. What is the word for joy or pleasure derived from the happiness of others?
typography - When a dagger is used to indicate a note, must it …
Feb 3, 2013 · It is not at all unusual to see the dagger used as the only note marker, or to have the asterisk skipped and the dagger and double dagger used. Often the asterisk is apt to be …
hyphenation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 14, 2010 · Some compound words are written without hyphens (nonaggression, nonbeliever), some with hyphens (well-intentioned), and others with spaces (post office). Is there a rule or …
nuance - Asymmetry of "not good" and "not bad" - English …
Feb 26, 2021 · I would say that in American English, "not bad" can mean anything from "mediocre" to "very good", depending on inflection. In British English, "not bad" usually just …
What does ‘play a blinder’ mean? Is it a popular phrase?
Jan 1, 2012 · Play a blinder is British slang for play exceptionally well, successfully execute a cunning plan, etc. All instances shown on that link are UK usage - set the corpus to American, …
Origin of the saying 'eyes like pissholes in the snow'
Oct 5, 2013 · The military attribution seems to be accurate. "Piss-hole in the snow" is a negative assessment of value (around World War II) much like "rat's ass". Note that "rat assed" also …
Is 'clinicality' a word? Is 'Woolfesque' a word? [closed]
Mar 22, 2024 · The only online dictionaries in which 'clinicality' appears are Wikitionary and WordSense. I have not found conclusive evidence that it is not a word. I am better acquainted …
What is the pronunciation of the possessive words that already …
The pronunciation of the suffix "s" added for a possessive can have three forms: [s], [z] or [iz]. The rules for pronunciation are the same as for the plural. You have: [s] Nick's Pope's Stuart's …